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| - I was fortunate enough to try this place out thanks to a lovely invitation from a friend. Apparently Blackout Dining just opened at the beginning of this month so it was pretty exciting to try this place out in its prime.
What I liked about this place was its air of mystery. You can tell from the rest of the reviews that no one dared to reveal anything about the main menu so I'll hop onto the bandwagon and keep the mystery chain going as well!
When you reach the restaurant building from the start, you'll notice all the windows are blacked out into secrecy. The entrance is actually on the other side, hidden from view so you'll have to walk around until you see white lettering embossed on the door. Upon walking in, you're greeted with the receptionists wearing uniforms in the same colour scheme as the walls and brand logo of Blackout - black and green. You'll be asked to sign a waver from their immaculate mini computers.
Afterwards, you are given a key for a mini locker to put your wallet/bag and cellphone away near the bathroom hallway. They'll make it quite clear that absolutely no photography is allowed once you've entered the dining room. I guess that's part of the idea though- a dining experience thats shrouded in mystery. Oooh, ahh!
Once seated, the server will ask give you three options on how you like your menu to be: spicy, savory, or sweet. Don't hesitate to be inquisitive; ask all the questions to your liking. The servers will definitely try to make it comfortable for you as possible. Luckily we came in before it was time for dinner so we pretty much had the four course lunch menu! And oh, whats that, alcoholic drinks? Don't mind if I do!
Now imagine being in a room in total darkness. Its a strange type of intimacy where you take your time feeling around for things and getting out of your comfort zone by depending on your senses. I was apparently at a table seated among 12 friends so it was thrilling and entertaining to hear their reactions and sounds- from slurping their drinks, crunching onto ice, and om nom nom-ing on their meals. One of them in particular wanted to be the jokester and be touchy feely among their neighboring friends HAHA! It was also fun pseudo clinking to everyones glasses as we made a fake toast to start our meals!
I'd also like to mention that the musical score they had for background music in the dining area was interesting. They had smooth electronic beats but wasn't overtly done nor did it feel like a nightclub/lounge. It felt rather intimate and surreal, I heard beats from Alina Baraz's "Undress You" and reminisced in Sneaker Pimp's "Six Feet Underground." Hearing that definitely heightened my stay there.
Overall, my first sensory experience here was inevitably something that coloured me unique. I liked the idea of it and the execution was definitely creative. However, for the price I honestly feel that it would be best to be here when there's a promotion (ie: the 20% off they had earlier this week) to make it worth the value. I'd love to come back for their six course menu though. Take note that their menu changes every season!
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